World Politics
Four killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
The casualties came as powerful explosions reverberated across the country.
Trump vs Musk - what's going on?
An extraordinary public feud has erupted between President Donald Trump and his former ally Elon Musk. Simon Marks is our correspondent in Washington DC and speaks with Mihi. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Willlams Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams.
They discuss the fallout from Te Pāti Māori haka protest; Trump vs Musk: grab the popcorn, and the… Audio
Trump is increasingly hostile to China. He’s playing with fire
Analysis: Despite concerns over a trade war, the US President has notched quite a few wins on his economic belt in recent weeks.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
Vast majority don't think Trump has been good for NZ - poll
Supporters of every political party in Parliament took a more negative view of the presidency than positive, though there are still many who are neutral on the man in the Oval Office. Audio
Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call
Tensions have been rising in the weeks after the two sides agreed to a 90-day trade truce last month.
Hong Kong appoints New Zealand judge to top court
Sir William Young, 73, retired from his role as a New Zealand Supreme Court judge in April 2022.
Trump says he has spoken to Putin over Ukraine attacks
US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has told him Moscow plans to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What's happening in Gaza 'worse than hell on earth': Red Cross
The head of the International Red Cross says what is happening in Gaza has become "worse than hell on earth" - and surpasses any acceptable legal, moral and humane standard. Former foreign… Audio
South Korea's new president vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
Lee Jae-myung decisive victory in Tuesday's snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia's fourth-largest economy,
Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody
The suspected attacker, Mohamed Soliman, has a wife and five children, according to court filings.
IDF fires shots at aid site in Rafah, reports of at least 27 killed
The Hamas-run health ministry says at least 27 people have been killed and 90 injured by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent in Tel-Aviv Trent Murray… Audio
Ukraine attacks bridge linking Russia and Crimea
Ukraine's security service says it's behind a major sabotage attack on the Crimea's Kerch Bridge, a key link between Russia and the occupied peninsula. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid… Audio
'Dutch Trump' sparks Dutch govt collapse
Far-right leader Geert Wilders has pulled out of a shaky coalition in a row over immigration.
Sea change in South Korea as Liberal projected to win presidency
Lee Jae-myung led with more than 85 percent of the votes counted after a backlash against martial law proclaimed last December.
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
Feature interview: Dame Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern rose to global prominence as a leader who spoke the language of empathy in a world increasingly fluent in outrage. She won admiration as only the second woman… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Tuesday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
